{"id":43270,"date":"2026-07-20T10:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T01:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=43270"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T07:45:54","slug":"lets-talk-in-japanese%e3%80%80%e3%80%80calling-all-japanese-learners-icc-japanese-chat-club-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news-en\/2026\/07\/20\/43270\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s talk in Japanese! Calling all Japanese Learners! ICC Japanese Chat Club (October 2026)\u25c6Deadline: 10\/2, 9am"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

The fall semester is just around the corner! We warmly support all international students as you embark on this new academic term!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To international students studying Japanese: Even though you work hard in class, do you feel like you have “no opportunity to speak Japanese” once you leave the classroom?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019re\u00a0also facing the challenge of “not being able to make Japanese friends…”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If so, we highly recommend the ICC Japanese Chat Club, a popular event held every semester!\u00a0<\/span>
\nAt this event,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have the chance to engage in lively conversations with Japanese students while practicing your Japanese.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you feel a bit nervous about talking to new people,\u00a0don’t\u00a0worry!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event follows a “club-style” format, so\u00a0you’ll\u00a0have the opportunity to meet the same people repeatedly, giving you a greater chance to make friends who share your interests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, w<\/span>e\u00a0<\/span>have\u00a0<\/span>Beginner<\/span>\u00a0Table<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0where\u00a0<\/span>you’ll<\/span>\u00a0chat in easy Japanese in a small group<\/span>. Y<\/span>ou can join with confidence<\/span>\u00a0if you have just started learning Japanese.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2605Feedback from past participants<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“It’s a short time, but I get to speak a lot of Japanese!”<\/span>
\n<\/span>“I’ve made new Japanese friends!”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to your participation!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Date<\/h5>\n

*Friday Club, 5<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> Period
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>October 9, 16, 23, 30<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Time<\/h5>\n

5:15-6:15pm (Venue opens at 5:10pm)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Place<\/h5>\n

Waseda Campus\u3000*Location will be sent to confirmed participants.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h5>\n

Waseda Students who want to speak in Japanese<\/p>\n

Language<\/h5>\n

Japanese — All levels are welcome!<\/p>\n

Fee<\/h5>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Capacity<\/h5>\n

Around 60 people
\n*The lottery results will be emailed by the day after the deadline
\n*<\/span>Those who can attend <\/span><\/span>all scheduled sessions are prioritized<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Application<\/h5>\n

via this form<\/a>
\n*There is also a choice for native-speaker<\/span> Supporters<\/span>, so please be sure to select the correct one (for Participants\/Japanese Learners<\/span>).<\/p>\n

Deadline<\/h5>\n

Friday, October 2nd, 9:00am<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before Applying<\/h5>\n

Please read and confirm your understanding of ICC\u2019s policies on Cancellation, Infection Prevention, Food Allergens and Reasonable Accommodations (here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Enquiries<\/h5>\n

ICC
\nTel:\u00a003-5286-3990
\nContact Form<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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